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  • Page 1 GARMIN DRIVESMART 55/65 ™ Owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 © 2019 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organisation of such changes or improvements.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Getting directions to your current location ......6 Viewing the list of notifications ..........12 Adding a shortcut ................ 6 Going to an address or location using the Garmin Drive app ... 12 Removing a shortcut .............. 6 Hands-free calling ..............12 Saving Locations ................
  • Page 4 Map and Software Updates ............18 Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network ..........18 Updating Maps and Software Using a Wi‑Fi Network ..19 Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express .... 19 Device Care ................19 Cleaning the outer casing ............ 20 Cleaning the Touchscreen ...........

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    (Map and Software Updates, page 18). • Mount the device in your vehicle and connect it to power (Mounting and powering the Garmin DriveSmart device in your vehicle, page • Acquire GPS signals (Acquiring GPS signals, page • Adjust the volume...

  • Page 6: Using The On-Screen Buttons

    Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically NOTICE based on the level of background noise. Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the consequences of using a red light or speed camera database. Select Volume >...

  • Page 7: Finding A Location Using The Search Bar

    • To browse or search pre-loaded points of interest by category, select Categories (Finding a location by category, page • To search near a different town or area, select next to the current search area (Changing the search area, page •...

  • Page 8: Points Of Interest

    Foursquare logo in your location search results. Select a category or select Categories. You can connect to your Foursquare account using the Garmin If necessary, select a subcategory. Drive app on your compatible smartphone. This allows you to Select a location.

  • Page 9: Navigating To Points Of Interest Within A Venue

    Select an option: • To navigate to the location, select Go!. Your Garmin DriveSmart device includes detailed parking data, which can help you find nearby parking based on the likelihood • To view the phone number and other location details,...

  • Page 10: Getting Directions To Your Current Location

    Getting directions to your current location Enter one or more category names, separate by commas. If you need to tell another person how to get to your current If necessary, select a suggested category. location, your device can give you a list of directions. Select Done.

  • Page 11: Going Home

    Going home The map tool displays the next four turns or directions beside the map. The list updates automatically as you The first time you start a route home, the device prompts you to navigate the route. enter your home location. •...

  • Page 12: Shaping Your Route

    Select an option: several times, the location may appear in the navigation bar on the map, along with the estimated time of travel and traffic • To add the location as the next destination in your route, information. select Add As Next Stop. Select the navigation bar to view a suggested route to the •...

  • Page 13: Custom Avoidances

    You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it. red light camera data on your device and you have an active Select Settings > Custom Avoidances. connection to the Garmin Drive app (Live services, traffic and smartphone features, page 11).

  • Page 14: Customising The Up Ahead Categories

    Customising the up ahead categories Viewing the trip information page You can change the location categories that appear in the Up The trip information page displays your speed and provides Ahead tool. statistics about your trip. From the map, select > Up Ahead. NOTE: if you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on, so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.

  • Page 15: Live Services, Traffic And Smartphone Features

    Garmin Drive app to enable additional features and access live information (Live services, traffic and • If you do not have a Garmin account, select Create smartphone features, page 11) . account and follow the on-screen instructions to create and sign in to an account.

  • Page 16: Showing Or Hiding App Notifications (Android)

    Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive app (Live You can use the Garmin Drive app to customise which types of services, traffic and smartphone features, page 11).

  • Page 17: Placing A Call

    Some phones do not support this feature. NOTICE Select Apps > Phone > Phone Book. Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the Select a contact. traffic information. Select Call.

  • Page 18: Traffic Receiver Subscriptions

    The wake-up phrase is a word or phrase you can say to activate The device displays the location on the map. voice command. The default wake-up phrase is OK Garmin. Say Navigate. TIP: you can reduce the chance of accidental voice command activation by using a strong wake-up phrase.
  • Page 19 Choose a location for your starting point, and select Select. Before you can use this feature, your device must be receiving weather data. You can connect your device to the Garmin Drive Select Select Destination. app to receive weather data (Live services, traffic and Choose a location for a destination, and select Select.
  • Page 20 Auto Zoom: automatically selects the zoom level for optimal use Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected of your map. When disabled, you must zoom in or out to the Garmin Drive app (Live services, traffic and smartphone manually.
  • Page 21 Restricted Mode: disables all functions that require significant operator attention. The backup camera settings allow you to manage paired Garmin backup cameras and camera settings. This menu GPS Simulator: stops the device from receiving a GPS signal appears on your navigation device only when the device is and saves battery power.
  • Page 22 Keyboard Language: enables keyboard languages. You can purchase an approved Garmin AC-DC adapter Device and privacy settings suitable for home or office use from a Garmin dealer or www.garmin.com. The device may charge slowly when Select Settings > Device. connected to a third-party adapter.
  • Page 23 Select an option: Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express • To view the system requirements and verify the Garmin You can use the Garmin Express application to download and install the latest map and software updates for your device.
  • Page 24 • Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment. • Remain stationary for several minutes. • Register your device using the Garmin Express software The device does not charge in my vehicle (garmin.com/express). • Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable...
  • Page 25 You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com). In addition to map and data storage, the memory card can be used to store files such as maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.
  • Page 26 Garmin Connect 11 area 9 Garmin Express 19 pairing deleting 9 updating software 19 disconnecting 13 disabling 9 geocaching 5 phone 11, 20 road 9 going home 7 parking 3, 5, 7 road features 8...
  • Page 27 deleting 6 simulated locations 17 sleep mode 1 smartphone features 11, 12 connecting 11 disabling calls 11 software updating 18, 19 version 18, 20 specifications 18 speech recognition 14 speed cameras 2 suction cup 20 theft, avoiding 20 time settings 17 tolls, avoiding 8 tools, maps 9 traffic 10, 13, 14, 17 adding subscriptions 14 alternative route 8 cameras 16 incidents 10, 14 map 10, 14 receiver 13...
  • Page 28 January 2019 190-02473-00_0A...

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